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Which Pakistani investigative agency primarily handles cybercrime and financial fraud cases?

  • A ISI
  • B FIA
  • C IB
  • D MI
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Correct Answer: Option B — FIA
Explanation: The Federal Investigation Agency FIA handles cybercrime financial fraud human trafficking and immigration related criminal investigations across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani agency regulates telecommunications services nationwide?

  • A PEMRA
  • B PTA
  • C SECP
  • D NEPRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PTA
Explanation: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority PTA regulates telecom services spectrum allocation and licensing for mobile and internet service providers across Pakistan.
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Which Pakistani body regulates electronic media and broadcasting content?

  • A PTA
  • B PEMRA
  • C NEPRA
  • D FIA
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Correct Answer: Option B — PEMRA
Explanation: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority PEMRA regulates electronic media licensing and broadcast content standards across television and radio outlets in the country.
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Which Pakistani authority regulates the oil and gas sector?

  • A NEPRA
  • B OGRA
  • C PPRA
  • D SECP
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Correct Answer: Option B — OGRA
Explanation: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority OGRA regulates midstream and downstream petroleum operations including pricing and licensing within Pakistan's energy sector.
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Which regulatory body oversees electricity tariffs and power sector regulation in Pakistan?

  • A OGRA
  • B NEPRA
  • C PEMRA
  • D PTA
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Correct Answer: Option B — NEPRA
Explanation: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority NEPRA regulates electricity generation transmission and distribution including tariff determination for Pakistan's power sector.
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Which Pakistani authority is responsible for tax collection at the federal level?

  • A FBR
  • B SECP
  • C NEPRA
  • D OGRA
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Correct Answer: Option A — FBR
Explanation: The Federal Board of Revenue FBR is Pakistan's apex tax collection authority responsible for administering income tax sales tax and customs duties nationwide.
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Which Pakistani body regulates capital markets and corporate sector activities?

  • A SBP
  • B SECP
  • C FBR
  • D NEPRA
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Correct Answer: Option B — SECP
Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan SECP regulates corporate sector activities capital markets and non banking financial institutions across the country.
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Which Pakistani institution is responsible for monetary policy and currency regulation?

  • A Ministry of Finance
  • B State Bank of Pakistan
  • C Securities Exchange Commission
  • D National Bank of Pakistan
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Correct Answer: Option B — State Bank of Pakistan
Explanation: The State Bank of Pakistan serves as the central bank responsible for monetary policy currency issuance and financial sector regulation across the country.
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Which UN Security Council body holds veto power among its five permanent members?

  • A General Assembly
  • B Security Council
  • C ECOSOC
  • D Trusteeship Council
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Correct Answer: Option B — Security Council
Explanation: The UN Security Council's five permanent members USA UK France Russia and China hold veto power over substantive council resolutions making it central to global governance current affairs.
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Which organization is primarily responsible for global health emergency coordination including pandemic preparedness?

  • A WHO
  • B World Bank
  • C WTO
  • D UNDP
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Correct Answer: Option A — WHO
Explanation: The World Health Organization coordinates global responses to health emergencies including pandemic preparedness disease surveillance and international health regulations enforcement.
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Which day is observed globally to recognize the role of micro small and medium enterprises in economic growth?

  • A World MSME Day
  • B World Business Day
  • C World Trade Day
  • D Global Enterprise Day
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Correct Answer: Option A — World MSME Day
Explanation: MSME Day is observed to recognize the role of micro small and medium enterprises in employment generation industrial growth exports and overall economic development worldwide.
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Which UN agency focuses specifically on children's welfare and education in emergencies?

  • A UNDP
  • B UNICEF
  • C UNHCR
  • D UNESCO
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Correct Answer: Option B — UNICEF
Explanation: UNICEF is the United Nations agency dedicated to protecting children's rights welfare education and survival particularly during humanitarian emergencies and conflicts worldwide.
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Which institution conducts the Punjab Public Service Commission examinations in Pakistan?

  • A FPSC
  • B PPSC
  • C NTS
  • D PMS Academy
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Correct Answer: Option B — PPSC
Explanation: The Punjab Public Service Commission PPSC is responsible for recruiting candidates to various provincial government posts in Punjab through competitive examinations.
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Which country hosted the opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup?

  • A United States
  • B Canada
  • C Mexico
  • D Multiple host nations
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Correct Answer: Option C — Mexico
Explanation: The opening ceremony of the 2026 FIFA World Cup was held at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City marking the start of the tournament jointly hosted by three nations.
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Which naval exercise in 2026 involved India and France?

  • A Exercise Malabar
  • B Exercise Varuna
  • C Exercise Cobra Gold
  • D Exercise Vajra Prahar
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Correct Answer: Option B — Exercise Varuna
Explanation: Exercise Varuna 2026 is a bilateral naval exercise between India and France aimed at enhancing maritime cooperation and interoperability between the two navies.
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Which organization released the Global Economic Outlook report widely cited in 2026 current affairs?

  • A World Bank
  • B WTO
  • C IMF
  • D UNDP
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Correct Answer: Option C — IMF
Explanation: The International Monetary Fund IMF released its Global Economic Outlook report in 2026 providing projections on global growth inflation and economic risks for member countries.
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Which UN agency primarily coordinates global responses to refugee crises?

  • A UNDP
  • B UNHCR
  • C UNESCO
  • D UNICEF
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Correct Answer: Option B — UNHCR
Explanation: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR is the principal UN agency mandated to protect refugees and coordinate international humanitarian responses to displacement.
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World Refugee Day is observed annually on which date?

  • A June 20
  • B June 10
  • C June 25
  • D July 1
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Correct Answer: Option A — June 20
Explanation: World Refugee Day is observed on June 20 each year to honor the courage and resilience of refugees displaced due to war violence or disasters worldwide.
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World Environment Day is observed annually on which date?

  • A June 5
  • B June 8
  • C May 31
  • D June 17
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Correct Answer: Option A — June 5
Explanation: World Environment Day is observed on June 5 each year to spread awareness about environmental protection and climate action led by the United Nations Environment Programme.
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On which date is International Yoga Day celebrated each year?

  • A June 5
  • B June 21
  • C June 14
  • D June 20
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Correct Answer: Option B — June 21
Explanation: International Yoga Day is observed globally on June 21 chosen because it is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere promoting physical fitness and mental wellness.
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